AB31.2
category
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo
Definition
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is defined as an abnormal sensation of motion that is elicited by certain critical provocative physical positions of the patient (e.g. becoming dorsal recumbent). The provocative positions usually trigger specific eye movements (e.g. nystagmus). The character and direction of the nystagmus is specific to the part of the inner ear affected and the underlying pathophysiology.
Also indexed as
BPPV - [benign positional paroxysmal vertigo]Benign positional paroxysmal vertigoBenign positional paroxysmal vertigo lateral canalBenign positional paroxysmal vertigo posterior canalbenign paroxysmal nystagmus